The Accounting Specialist at UMCU is responsible for analyzing financial systems and programs including but not limited to: general ledger, member deposits, dormant accounts, credit union insurance, and select contracts.
Assists with the month end closing process and prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports.
Works collaboratively with the team to ensure all necessary transactions are completed as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Prepares financial statement account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, income statement, and other reports.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Processes and evaluates electronic payments in accordance with wire transfer rules and regulations.
Identifies process improvements related to accounting systems and internal controls.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Complies with financial requirements by studying existing and new Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Collaborates with team members both within the department and external to the department to ensure financial transactions are complete and accurate.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
Maintains organizational confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Understands the UMCU mission, purpose and core values and demonstrates behaviors consistent with all three.
Maintains knowledge and assists in implementation of all credit union policies and procedures regarding BSA, OFAC, U.
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Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, S.
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E.
Act, CFPB regulations and the Customer Identification Program.
Volunteers in various activities with UMCU or EMCU partners and in the community; occasional or limited onsite responsibilities needed to serve the team and membership.
Other Duties as assigned.
Responsible for analyzing financial systems and programs including but not limited to: general ledger, member deposits, dormant accounts, credit union insurance, and select contracts.
Assists with the month end closing process and prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports.
Works collaboratively with the team to ensure all necessary transactions are completed as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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